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William Horlick

American businessman

Died when: 90 years 215 days (1087 months)
Star Sign: Pisces

 

William Horlick

William Horlick, Sr. (23 February 1846 – 25 September 1936) was an English-born food manufacturer and the original patent holder of malted milk.He emigrated to the United States in 1869, settling in Racine, Wisconsin.

There he started a food company with his brother, James.Horlick was a well-known philanthropist in the Racine area.He was also a major sponsor of the Racine Legion, which played in the National Football League from 1922 until 1924.

He died 25 September 1936 at the age of ninety.


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